The Philadelphia 76ers season begins Wednesday at home vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez. The Bucks, led by by former Sixers head coach Doc Rivers, may not be public enemy No. 1 around here. That dubious distinction has been hostilely taken by the dreaded reigning champs, the Boston Celtics — Jaylen Brown and co. fresh off thrashing the new look New York Knicks (132-109) on opening night.
NYK is thin, injured, and very early developing chemistry -- which really showed tonight. All that will improve. Boston is the favorite for a reason.